Rate of introduction of a low pathogenic avian influenza virus infection in different poultry production sectors in the Netherlands.

Background: Targeted risk-based surveillance of poultry types (PT) with different risks of introduction of low pathogenic avian influenza virus (LPAIv) infection may improve the sensitivity of surveillance.

Objective: To quantify the rate of introduction of LPAIv infections in different PT.

Methods: Data from the Dutch LPAIv surveillance programme (2007-2010) were analysed using a generalised linear mixed and spatial model.